Norbert Schneider - So Wie's Is (CD)

"So wie’s is" is a Norbert Schneider album of Austrian-style pop with strong songwriter and soul influences, built around dialect lyrics and a relaxed, humorous storytelling tone. It presents 13 compact songs that blend catchy melodies with a warm band sound, often rooted in everyday life and relationships. The overall mood shifts between upbeat, playful tracks and more reflective moments, giving the record a varied yet coherent feel while showcasing Schneider’s distinctive Viennese charm and wordplay. The album was released in 2018 and features songs such as Tigermann, Reyersdorferstrasse 6, and Ollas wird guad, which illustrate his mix of groove-oriented pop and laid-back Austropop flair. Throughout the record, Schneider’s vocals and arrangements emphasize accessibility and emotional directness, making "So wie’s is" both a catchy, radio-friendly release and a characterful portrait of contemporary Austrian dialekt-pop.